| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $169.48 | 5.248% | $178.3743 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.52 | 13.144% | $256.2938 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.80 | 10.145% | $95.6059 | $95.61 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.86 | 12.654% | $167.6967 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.77 | 7.846% | $147.501 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.53 | 11.498% | $154.4582 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.65 | 7.705% | $239.8052 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.61 | $1,239.7351 | $1,239.74 | $1,239.70 | $1,239.80 | |